Final Four brings relief amid Michigan woes and memories
The writer recalls the 2008 Final Four in Detroit and Ford Field where Kansas, Villanova, Davidson, and UNC figures shone. He contrasts the crowd atmosphere with Michigan’s unemployment and housing collapse, praising coaches Roy Williams and Tom Izzo as mentors and noting the event offered respite from hard times.
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Tar Heels Clinch 89 72 Victory To Capture NCAA Title
North Carolina dashed Michigan State 89 to 72 in the NCAA final as Tyler Hansbrough and teammates Ellington Lawson led a dominant title run. The duo of Hansbrough and Lawson combined for 39 points, bolstering Roy Williams’s fifth championship and rebounding decisions to return to college. Michigan State’s bid ended as the Heels sealed the win with a late surge and net-cutting moment.
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Diamondbacks powered by pair of switch hitters stun Rockies
Arizona beats Colorado 9-8 in opening day slugfest as Tony Clark and Felipe Lopez homer from both sides of the plate. Lopez becomes first Diamondbacks newcomer with two homers in his debut, and the feat marks a first on opening day since 2000.
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Busters sweep Pratt as Busters climb in Jayhawk standings
Garden City Community College baseball team swept Pratt in a Monday doubleheader 17-3 and 16-6 to move to 28-11 overall and 13-7 in the Jayhawk Conference Western Division. Erik Mattingly pitched the opener with two-out hits fueling the late surge, while Kyle Oestreicher started the second game.
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